Bachmann's Sreet Cars...

[dude2112]

Hi all,
I have decided to turn in my Thomas stuff and move to Trams.....

I really like the Big Haulers 1:29th scale Trams but am wondering if they will run round R1 points and curves ?

Cheers Andy.

[Chuck N]

I'm a little confused.  Are you asking about the Big Hauler (two axle) trams or the Peter Witt (4 axle) trams?  I think that the BH trams are 1:22.5/24 or there about.  The Peter Witt trams are 1:29.

The two axle trams should be able to handle 4' diameter curves (R1).  Because it is a tram, I would think, but don't know for sure, that the 1:29 would also handle R1 curves.  Someone else with have to come up with a definitive answer on that.

I think that I remember an article in the June 2015 GARDEN RAILWAYS MAGAZINE about a tram layout.  That article should have a lot of information in it.  Unfortunately, I can't find mine at the moment.

Chuck

[Chuck N]

I found the article.  It is by Joe Crea, his minimum radius is 24".  He has a two truck PCC trolly car and a two truck interurban.  Both are 1:24 and neither are Bachmann.  If these work, the other trams should also work.

Chuck

[dude2112]

Thank for answering Chuck..